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Draft report on cultural investment presented to Jyväskylä City Council

The Heart of Jyväskylä project was presented to the Jyväskylä City Council on 3 February. The Heart of Jyväskylä project was set up to create a master plan for cultural investment in the city. The master plan will cover the potential development of a new music venue, as well as the significant refurbishment and new development that will be required across the city’s cultural infrastructure in the coming years. The first version of the draft report was presented to the city council by Heart of Jyväskylä project manager Janne Viitamies. A final report on the investment required is due to be published in March 2020.

The document will set out a number of alternative scenarios for re-thinking the way the city’s cultural services are run and proposes an action pla

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Jyväskylä is the leading city for sport and health research and education in Finland

The humane values of social responsibility, trust, creativity and openness combined with a long academic tradition and internationally recognized sport universities make Jyväskylä the leading city for sport and health education and research as well as a perfect platform for sport and health business.

The academic history of Jyväskylä, a city in Central Finland, dates back to the 19th century with the beginning of teacher educat

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Jyväskylä Business Rally EBAN Investor Day brings international investors and scaleup companies to Jyväskylä on 31 July

More than 30 private investors from Finland and Europe will be arriving in Jyväskylä during the Neste Rally Finland 2019 week to meet with gaming and esport businesses, seek new investment opportunities and to broaden their understanding of the industries. Organised as part of the Jyväskylä Business Rally, the EBAN Esports and Gaming Investor Day is a collaboration with the European Business Angels Network (EBAN).

The Jyväskylä Business Rally – EBAN Esports and Gaming Investor Day event is designed to bring together investors and scaleups from around the worl

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City of Jyväskylä’s main urban development platforms

  • Kangas is a new, ecological district near Jyväskylä city centre. The old paper mill area will turn to a home to 5 000 inhabitants and 2 100 new jobs. A number of businesses and residents have already moved into the area.
  • Hippos2020 - A sports and wellness centre, Finland's largest hub for sports, exercise and professional athletics.
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Working for the City of Jyväskylä

City of Jyväskylä recruitment services

The city organization employs more than 7,000 experts with more than 400 professional titles. The City of Jyväskylä recruits personnel for both permanent and temporary positions. 

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Information for a new employee

Are you a new job seeker?

If you do not have a job or a student place, you will have to register as an unemployed job seeker online on the TE Services’ E-services. 

Sign in to Job Market Finland and you can draft a job seeker profile on the Job Market Finland website for the employers to find and contact you. You can also browse vacancies and look for services that would support your search and work ability on the website.

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Apprenticeship contracts for the City of Jyväskylä

Apprenticeship is a job and school rolled into one

The City of Jyväskylä and its public utility companies offer annually dozens of opportunities for working and studying at the same time under an apprenticeship agreement. During the apprenticeship you will be paid a salary in compliance with the collective labour agreement. 

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Services for job seekers

You matter to us!

Employment services for non-Finnish speaking clients

Employment services and personal career coaches for non-Finnish speaking clients are at Tietotalo in Kilpisenkatu 1D. You can meet your personal career coach only by appointment. Leave a message with your contact details for your personal career coach on the TE services’ online E-services. 

Or you can come in to meet the on-duty personal career coach without prior booking on weekdays between 12.00 and 15.00.

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Services for companies

Jyväskylä offers services for new businesses and their growth

  • Information on permits required for business activities and available business plots, please contact Service Point Hannikainen, phone +358 14 266 5025 or anne.heikkinen[at]jkl.fi
  • Relocation services for companies and customer contacts, please contact Business Advisor International Services Tiina Järvelin, phone +358 50 308 2800 or [email protected]
  • Business marketing and stakeholder cooperation, please contact Business and Marketing Manager, Su
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Employment and business

Jyväskylä a vibrant and growing city

Jyväskylä is the 3rd most popular city to move to in Finland, particularly for families with children, and has the 4th best city image in Finland overall. Jyväskylä is one of the fastest growing cities in Finland, current population being 143 000. During 2000-2014 population growth was 20 000 residents.

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